NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4153 Florence Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $724,000 - $778,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,108 Sq Ft
$686/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2024

Last sale price $770,000 $695 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,807/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2024

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a wonderful area next door to the historic John Muir House! Cozy living room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors Updated kitchen with maple cabinetry, tile counters & backsplash & gas stove. Dining area that opens up to the back patio. Primary suite with walk-in shower and private backyard access Updated hall bathroom with full sized bath tub Great backyard with brick patio, spacious deck and pergola with a hot tub, plus plenty of room to garden or transform as you wish! Unique location in a highly desired neighborhood! Located at the end of the street with the grounds of the John Muir house on the right and the Alhambra Creek behind. Walking trails into the hills just a couple blocks away. Close access to schools, shopping and vibrant downtown Martinez! Central Heat & Air Owned Solar! Dual pane windows Two car garage and spacious driveway offers plenty of parking Freshly painted interior & move in ready! Open Sun 7/21 from 1-4

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessie Farr

Cole Real Estate License #01737249 Listed on: 07/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Cole

Cole Real Estate License #01226313

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3700500162

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Alhambra to H St to Canyon Wy to Freda to Florence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Sound System
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Martinez (925) 335-5800

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7800
  • Parcel Number: 3700500162
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2025
Sold by
Murphy Donna E and Murphy Matt J
Bought by
Murphy Matt J and Murphy Donna E
Current Estimated Value
$759,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Aug 5, 2024
Sold by
Wadler Trust and Wadler Arnie
Bought by
Murphy Donna E and Murphy Matt J
Seller's Agent
Jessie Farr
Cole Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amber Cole
Cole Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.8%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.92%
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1999
Sold by
Wadler Arnie S and Wadler Karen S
Bought by
Wadler Arnie and Wadler Karen S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1993
Sold by
Wadler Arnie and Wadler Karen S
Bought by
Wadler Arnie and Wadler Karen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Murphy Matt J -- Chicago Title
Matthew And Donna Murphy Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Murphy Matt J -- Chicago Title
Murphy Donna E $770,000 Fidelity National Title
Wadler Arnie -- --
Wadler Arnie -- Placer Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Murphy Matt J $300,000
Previous Owner Murphy Donna E $770,000
Previous Owner Wadler Arnie $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $770,000 -- --
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Sold $770,000 +2.8% $695 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $749,000 -- $676 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,007 $770,000 $540,000 $230,000
2024 $1,647 $75,371 $22,420 $52,951
2023 $1,605 $73,894 $21,981 $51,913
2022 $1,583 $72,446 $21,550 $50,896
2021 $1,464 $71,027 $21,128 $49,899
2019 $1,383 $68,922 $20,502 $48,420
2018 $1,333 $67,571 $20,100 $47,471
2017 $1,287 $66,247 $19,706 $46,541
2016 $1,198 $64,949 $19,320 $45,629
2015 $1,161 $63,974 $19,030 $44,944
2014 $1,120 $62,722 $18,658 $44,064
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41067037

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 370-050-016-2